Just A Swangin'

We got home from China and immediately knew that Jadyn HAD to have a swing. Of course, we proceeded to make a flying trip to Toys R Us and Lowe's and make it happen. Whatever baby girl wants, you know? Well, here is the end result. She absolutely loves the swing. It's just off the patio and Pat, Uncle Vern and of course, Zac, who dug the holes, made it a reality.

And finally, the video!

Happy Da's Day!

No, he's not a new Dad, but he's certainly a new Da Da. I feel bad because Mother's Day of 2007 was again, something that I could not match. How does that happen? I couldn't compare to my 40th birthday and I certainly couldn't compare to Mother's Day. But, this will have to do.

I may or may not have told you about the new camera that we got before we went to China. It is for every holiday until the year 2014, at least that is what Pat says. Anyway, I thought what better way to give him a gift that has special meaning and that showed the gift that we received for Mother's day. This is his Father's Day picture that I took for him. I took the picture and my dear friend Alison worked her magic with Photoshop. She converted it to black and white and added the color on the ribbon and a host of other odds and ends. I don't have that program (yet) so she took care of me. She is a wonderful friend. Thanks Alison!

Pat is a fabulous Father, he's the best. I pray daily that our children grow up with his integrity and honor. He provides for us, loves us, and keeps us laughing - at least I think that he's funny. Sometimes, the boys just look at him. Now, my heart melts when I watch him with Jadyn. Oh, how he loves that little girl. We are in so much trouble. The two of them will be a dangerous combination. The scary part is that she understands already that she's pretty much got him wrapped around her little finger. What a sweet change in our lives. Happy Father's Day Pat, we love you very much.

My Favorite Picture

I don't remember if I had this picture on her or not, but here it is. It is my favorite picture of all time. Manda took this picture the night that we came home. Thanks Manda!

From Shih Tzu to Shepherd...

...German Shepherd that is.

As most of you know, we have a shih tzu named Samson. He has actually adjusted quite well to Jadyn and normally lays just out of her reach, but close enough to her where he can keep an eye on her.

Jadyn is quickly figuring out that when she drops something in the floor, Samson runs to get it. Nice. So, off of the high chair tray and onto the floor. Samson quickly gobbles up the fallout. He just sits and waits for the next cheerio to drop, or whatever the snack de jour is. It was really quite funny at first, must I must say that the comedy is now beginning to take a back seat. Especially when you step on a piece of carrot which he failed to eat. So far, carrots are the only thing that he passes on. He even eats the bananas. But, Jadyn loves her bananas, so unless those slippery things get away from her, the bananas mostly go in her mouth.

She has also learned that if you hold a cheerio down, Samson will come and stand up for her to feed it to him. Which she quickly holds the cheerio up in the air as if to let someone know that she has a question. She then proceeds to shake her head no at the dog. Funny, how quickly they learn. Samson, however, has not learned so quickly. Because, he just keeps coming back when she holds that little hand down there with the cheerio in it.

So, to sum it all up. expect our shih tzu to be the size of a German Shepherd before too long. He has never eaten this much in his life. But in his eyes, this little girl isn't so bad to have around.

A and J

Little Swimmer

Jadyn loves the water. Bath, swimming, sink, whatever. She loves to splash, go under and drench everyone within 5 foot of her. You can tell that she is use to having some contact with water. Remember those pictures where those babies were floating by their head. I guess she's done some time in the "tank".